ramjam05
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I have an 05" ram 1500 slt love the truck had to put sone money in Trans rebuild, alternator. now I have been researching a cold air intake. I just want a little more horsepower. is this worth the cost..
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Question: would short or long tube headers help with mpg?If you have long tube headers and a tune, I’d do it. Wouldnt bother doing it if you still stock. Grab long tube headers and y pipe.
No, more air & more flow = more power = more gas!Question: would short or long tube headers help with mpg?
Cold air intake is NOT worth it, no change in HP or MPG. Leave it stock!I have an 05" ram 1500 slt love the truck had to put sone money in Trans rebuild, alternator. now I have been researching a cold air intake. I just want a little more horsepower. is this worth the cost..
No.I have an 05" ram 1500 slt love the truck had to put sone money in Trans rebuild, alternator. now I have been researching a cold air intake. I just want a little more horsepower. is this worth the cost..
You realize that RAM's stock intake system is already a CAI right? It does not take engine compartment air......after reading the comments, allow me to explain.... YES it IS worth it, putting cold air in fuel mixture will allow more fuel to be introduced therefore HP increase is seen. Colder air is more condensed and contains more oxygen; more oxygen means more power. CAI's work better at higher RPM's overall. CAI's also work better with adding more upgrades as you go e.g. headers and aftermarket throttle body etc... Engines like air... more unrestricted In and Out.
^^This. With the possible exception of an OTR style intake, replacing the factory CAI for an aftermarket CAI won't gain you anything but a change in the sound it makes.You realize that RAM's stock intake system is already a CAI right?
Like chopperman said. The stock intake IS a CAI. Lolafter reading the comments, allow me to explain.... YES it IS worth it, putting cold air in fuel mixture will allow more fuel to be introduced therefore HP increase is seen. Colder air is more condensed and contains more oxygen; more oxygen means more power. CAI's work better at higher RPM's overall. CAI's also work better with adding more upgrades as you go e.g. headers and aftermarket throttle body etc... Engines like air... more unrestricted In and Out.